Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305925950 - Jones Heating & Air Conditioning
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Jones Heating & Air Conditioning
520 Edison St.
Benton, AR 72016
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/20/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100261726 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,100 | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/17/2003 | 04/29/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 04/17/2003 | 04/29/2003 | $600 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 04/17/2003 | 04/23/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 04/17/2003 | 05/06/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 04/17/2003 | 04/29/2003 | $600 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/17/2003 | 04/29/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 7. | 01006A | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 04/17/2003 | 04/23/2003 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 8. | 01006B | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 04/17/2003 | 05/06/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 04/17/2003 | 04/23/2003 | $1,500 | $16,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was installing geothermal piping in a trench that was 6 feet deep and 30 inches wide. The trench was not sloped, shored or braced and it caved in. He was crushed by the dirt and died from asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, BRACING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305925950 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |
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